But for those awaiting the November publication of Mr. Bush’s memoir, titled “Decision Points,” he offered a few clues as to where the book begins. Ms. Galbraith notes:

Mr. Bush also revealed the first line from his coming memoir, which he said was, “Can you tell me a day in which you have not had a drink?” His wife, Laura, asked the question over two decades ago; Mr. Bush eventually quit drinking “cold turkey.”

President Obama drew criticism on Thursday when he said, “we don’t have a strategy yet,” for military action against ISIS in Syria. Lawmakers will weigh in on Mr. Obama’s comments on the Sunday shows.Read more…